PEOPLE
Who initially proposed the idea of Heliocentric theory
Copernicus
What king (France) and tsar (Russia) were examples of Absolutism in the 1600s - 1700s?
King Louis XIV & Peter the Great
Which enlightenment thinker said "Life, Liberty, and Property"?
John LOCKE
Which revolution occurred when King William and Queen Mary took the throne of England?
Glorious Revolution
Napoleon implemented many reforms through the ________ ________
Napoleonic Code
Which revolutionary leader was nicknamed "The George Washington of South America"?
Simon Bolivar
Many monarchs believed they should maintain absolute power because of what idea?
Divine Right
Which scientist proved Heliocentric theory using the telescope he created and had his book "The Starry Messenger" banned by the Catholic Church
Galileo
What is the main effect of the Glorious Revolution? (What did it limit?)
Limited the powers of the monarchy
Where was Napoleon exiled two the SECOND time?
St. Helena
Who organized rebels during the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint Louverture
What 4 word phrase did King Louis XIV say that represented his absolutist power?
"I am the state"
Why did scientist like Newton, Galileo, Copernicus, and Kepler faced challenges around their scientific theories? (Who disagreed with them)
Roman Catholic Church
American colonists did not like the system of Mercantilism as it placed restrictions on ____________
Trading
What tactic did the Russians use to prevent Napoleon's attacks?
Scorched Earth
What church did Peter the Great take over to have more power?
Orthodox Church
What did Peter the Great force his men to do to adapt to the new culture? What culture were they following?
Shave their beards & Western / French
Where did Voltaire spend time before he was exiled from France for speaking against the government?
Bastille (French Prison)
Many Latin American countries achieved _____________ because of revolutions in the 19th century
Independence
Before Napoleon's rule, French members of which estate protested on the tennis courts of the Palace of Versailles?
3rd estate (lowest social group)
Which King of England fled for France after promoting his pro-Catholic acts?
King James II
What nation was most likely governed by the throwing anyone in prison without trial
England
The writings of Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Locke all supported the idea of what government structure through their writings and ideas?
Democratic (power is held by the people)
How did Enlightenment ideas impact the beginnings of American government? Provide examples
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Public Elections
After Napoleon was exiled, many countries met to discuss peace at the what?
Congress of Vienna